Job Description

The mission of an Associate Director is to build a strong network for the bank across London and the South East, run originated deals all the way through to committee independently whilst having a strong sense of customer service. Learn from the Directors and continue to support others whilst keeping in mind team goals, not only individual targets.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team on the execution of corporate finance trading business transactions
• Assist the Debt Finance team in finding new clients and keeping an updated prospective client database
• Assist in the preparation of deal specific credit memoranda for transaction recommendations to credit committees and other relevant lines of approval; go to external meetings (with senior bankers) and contribute to the discussions
• Assist in building complex dynamic financial models to analyze investment opportunities (reviewing debt structures, relevant debt underwriting parameters and specific assets using financial models and a variety of quantitative analytical tools to test assumptions and sensitivities)
• Access to a solid client base and ability to expand on existing client base to originate new deals
• Undertake fundamental research analysis using a variety of data sources; undertake company and transaction specific analysis and valuations
• Participate in third party meetings where you could potentially contribute to drive the business forward - analyzing proposed budgets, capital plans and other investment recommendations
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned

Benefits:

• Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned. It’s your baby too
• 25 days holiday – and we really want you to take it. Burnout is not big or clever
• Personalized benefits – opt-in to what matters to you
• Enhanced family leave
• Wellbeing and social events

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or equivalent from a top recognized university
• Minimum 3-4 years or equivalent of active front-office deal origination, execution and completion experience, preferably in debt capital markets, across London and the South East plus a minimum 6-7 years or equivalent of active finance, accountancy, taxation, deal structuring experience
• Front-office ability to assist in pitching for deals, interacting with prospective clients and negotiating terms of engagement
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
• Ability to complete and structure transactions within limited time frames to meet client requirements/deadlines
• Determined attitude to liaise and work with multiple external teams to complete transactions
• Drive to achieve a common goal (lend money, help businesses, and earn interest / fees!)
• Clear thinker with research and analytical abilities; capacity to learn quickly
• Possess excellent financial modelling, quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written as well as verbal)
• Resourceful problem solver with a focus on delivery (ability to multitask is also crucial)
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment where you can create your own opportunities